Mechanical Process Engineer (F / M)

The Project Operations Business Division is looking for a

Mechanical Process Engineer (F / M)

Axens group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics, all natural gas treatment and conversion options along with water treatment and carbon capture. The offer includes technologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. Axens is also specialized in Carbon Capture. Axens is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain, from feasibility study to unit start-up and follow-up throughout the entire unit life cycle. This unique position ensures the highest level of performance with a reduced environmental footprint. Axens global offer is based on highly trained human resources, modern production facilities and an extended global network for industrial, technical supports & commercial services.

Axens combines the friendliness of a company on a human scale and the influence of a multinational environment whose customers are spread over more than 85 countries.

Axens is an IFP Group company.

Context :

The Project Operations Business Division (POP) mission is to provide advanced technologies, basic engineering design, modular units design and technical services to its customers.

We are looking for a Mechanical Process Engineer for the POP Process Department. In the Process Department we work on basic engineering projects and Modular Units Projects development for our customers but also on new technologies development.

Main Mission :

You wish to work in a challenging technical environment!

You are passionate about designing complex and innovative processes! Then this job is made for you!

Assigned to projects involving different technologies (refining, petrochemicals, biofuels and renewables) within the Process Group, you will be involved in international projects and quickly supervising the design of Axens process units.

Your main activities will be :

• Calculation, mechanical and hydrodynamic sizing of equipment
• Participation in the development of process books in conceiving the flow scheme, simulating the unit, developing the P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Preparation of equipment specifications
• Optimize process schemes in terms of recovery, energy efficiency and costs
• Participation in technical project meetings (project launches, PFD reviews, mechanical design reviews, PID reviews, 3D Model reviews, HAZOP)
• Technical support to the team in charge of the equipment supply project
• Supervision and technical support to the drafting teams (schematic and mechanical)
• Maintenance and development of process and mechanical tools
• Projects follow-up with / including engineering documents review
• Cooperative work with Axens Technology and Start-up departments to improve our processes
• Participation in research and development work in collaboration with Axens New Development & Transformation Business Division as well as IFPEN.
• Supporting customers for commissioning and start up as well as troubleshooting
• Contribution to integrate site feedbacks in order to continuously improve units designs

Knowledge and Level Required :

• Degree in mechanical engineering
• You have at least 3 years' experience in a process industry: in the petrochemical or refining industry or engineering company
• You have a solid background in mechanical design (mechanical drawings, mechanical calculation) and fluid mechanics as well as some comprehension of heat transfer
• Knowledge of Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams would be a plus
• Fluent in English is required (written and spoken), French would be appreciated
• Knowledge of mathematical calculation and programming language (VBA) would be a plus.

Associated Skills :

• Curious and open minded, working in an international environment motivates you.
• You are interested in developing your ability to work in a team, your professionalism and your sense of responsibility, while at the same time enjoying contacts with clients.

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